Siddhartha Guatma was the founder of buddhism at approximately 460 B.C.
He was born in Nepal in 563 B.C.
He reached Great Enlightenment
Who are the leaders of Buddhism?
The religious leader of Buddhism is the Dalai Lama
The current Dalai Lama is Tenzin Gyasto, he is the 14th Dalai Lama
Buddhists believe the Dalai Lama is the living Buddha
What are the places of worship in Buddhism?
Temple & shrines that are decorated with statues and pictures of the Buddha
A Buddhist visits a temple at least 1 time every week
Where did Buddhism originate, and where is it practiced today?
Buddhism began in India along the Gangi River around 2,600 years ago
Buddhism is mainly practiced in South Eastern Asia, but is still a worldwide religion
6% of the worlds population are Buddhists (376 million people)
What are the beliefs of Buddhism?
Buddhists believe in reincarnation (life after death)
Believe in reaching enlightenment (living the best possible life you can)
Factors of enlightenment: mindfulness, investigation, energy, rapture, tranquility, concentration, and equanimity
4 noble truths : suffering exists, suffering arises from attachment to desires, suffering ceases when attachment to desire ceases, freedom from suffering is possible by practicing the 8 fold paths
8 fold paths : right view, right thought, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right affect right mindfulness, and right contemplation
Buddhism's Gods?
Buddhism does not teach the existence of Gods
Does Buddhism have sacred writings?
Buddhist's have a sacred writing called the Tripatka which means "three baskets"
Is Written in an ancient Indian language called Pali, which is very close to the language Buddha spoke
Buddhist practices?
Buddhist's meditate which enable them to & and vitalize its teachings in order to transform their experience
Buddhist's meditate 3 times a day
Buddhism's Festivals?
BUDDHIST NEW YEAR - celebrated for 3 days from the first full moon in April
VESEK - is Buddha's birthday, it celebrates Buddha's Birth, Enlightenment, and Death all in one day
O-BON - is a Buddhist day of rest, light lanterns to guide spirits, there is dancing, bonfires, and lots of food
What are some Buddhist symbols?
Many of the early symbols relate to ancient India and can be found in Hinduism as well
It is said that the Buddha was reluctant to accept images of himself because he didn't like to be venerated as a person
Buddhism
Who are the leaders of Buddhism?
What are the places of worship in Buddhism?
Where did Buddhism originate, and wh
What are the beliefs of Buddhism?
Buddhism's Gods?
Does Buddhism have sacred writings?
Buddhist practices?
Buddhism's Festivals?
What are some Buddhist symbols?